- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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69 people are interested
Music and Memory program Volunteers needed to help create music playlists for people with dementia
ORGANIZATION: LiveWell
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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69 people are interested
We are implementing a program with our elders to support the music they love. Musicandmemory.org is an organization which inspired us to begin to develop personal playlists downloaded onto IPODs for each person living with us as a way to retain memories and build on positive emotional memories from the past. From Led Zepplin to the Andrew Sisters, we all have music that reminds us of a moment in time or can bring us back to an important place in our lives. For people with a diagnosis of dementia, they begin to lose the ability to recall these emotional laden songs, and can be supported by the development of "personalized playlists" to keep them connected to who they are as the disease progresses. We have begun the journey to develop a volunteer base of people interested in building relationships with people to develop that playlist and download it onto personal devices for the coming year. it is a long range project and will require a large support of people as we move forward!
As a volunteer, you will be able to:
1. Spend time one on one with elders (at least 2 hours per week) in our community choosing and listening to music- creating playlists.
2.Give of your time to coordinate an IPOD drive in your own community
3.Give of your time to collect and download a variety of music.
More opportunities with LiveWell
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About LiveWell
Location:
1261 S MAIN ST, PLANTSVILLE, CT 06479, US
Mission Statement
Re-imagining How We Age
Description
For over 30 years, LiveWell has innovated with people experiencing cognitive change. Our name, philosophy and culture, campus design, and every connection between those who live, work, visit, learn, and engage with LiveWell has been shaped by people living with dementia self-advocating and requesting different levels of resources.
Who We Are:
LiveWell works to advance the wellbeing and inclusion of all people living with dementia to foster purpose, connection, growth, and belonging, through care, resources, thought leadership, and advocacy.
What We Offer:
At LiveWell we offer services, support, and resources to people living with dementia, carepartners, and anyone interested in taking an active role in cognitive health and wellbeing.
Residences
LiveWell’s entire campus, the Resilient Living Center, and all our creative housing and health care services are designed thoughtfully by and for people experiencing cognitive changes. Our dementia positive philosophy promotes freedom, safety, and the ability to live an engaged life.
Programs & Courses
LiveWell programs provide education, social connection, and proactive strategies to empower participants to take an active role in their wellbeing. Offerings are designed for, and with, people navigating cognitive change and open to anyone interested in improving their health and wellbeing.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1261 S Main StPlantsville, CT 06479
DATE POSTED
November 21, 2016
SKILLS
- Reading Comprehension
- Basic Computer Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- Orientation or Training
- ongoing
- The ideal volunteer will have an interest in working with older adults and a passion for music! <